Employment Law Case Studies: Strategic Solutions for Business Owners
Navigating Employment Challenges: Tailored Legal Solutions for Business OwnersEmbarking on the journey of entrepreneurship often involves navigating a myriad of employment challenges that can significantly impact the success and sustainability of a business. In this collection of case studies, we explore how our legal expertise has empowered business owners to strategically address various employment issues. From crafting custom agreements to protect client relationships, guiding through complex termination processes, clarifying compliance matters, to aligning compensation structures with state regulations, our team has played a pivotal role in shaping resilient businesses.
Each case exemplifies our commitment to providing tailored legal solutions, ensuring that business owners can confidently steer through the complexities of employment law and focus on the growth and prosperity of their enterprises. Explore these stories to gain insights into our strategic approach and discover how we can help you overcome your unique employment challenges. Protecting Goodwill With Legally Binding AgreementsMarissa, the owner of a Pilates studio, approached us seeking protection for client relationships crucial to her business. Faced with the limitations on non-compete agreements in Massachusetts, we devised a custom non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreement. Our ongoing advisory support helps Marissa navigate employment issues, ensuring her business remains resilient amid conflicts. Read more here.
Managing Termination and Potential Legal ClaimsDr. Lara, a young entrepreneur, encountered challenges with a problematic medical assistant threatening the harmony of her practice. We provided comprehensive legal guidance, from navigating termination processes to drafting a strategic severance agreement. This approach allowed Lara to protect her business, ensuring continued growth with peace of mind. Read more here.
Wage and Hour Laws and Travel TimeOperating a local home health franchise, Michael sought legal advice to address potential wage and hour violations. Our in-depth review of employment policies enabled us to clarify compliance issues and guide Michael in making necessary adjustments. The result: a business aligned with legal standards and poised for continued growth. Read more here.
Legal Compliance With Multistate EmployeesStan, overseeing a multistate business, faced concerns about varying employment laws across New England states. We conducted a thorough review of his compensation structure, aligning it with Massachusetts regulations. Our strategic approach minimized legal risks, ensuring Stan's business remained compliant and resilient. Read more here.
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Termination and Unemployment Challenge
Mark, a small business owner, grappled with a chronically absent employee and potential legal challenges. Our guidance extended beyond contesting unemployment benefits, involving a nuanced assessment of PFMLA retaliation risks. Mark's decision to reach a strategic severance agreement showcased our commitment to finding balanced resolutions for small businesses. Read more here.
Conclusion
From safeguarding client relationships and navigating intricate terminations to ensuring compliance and aligning with state regulations, our focus has always been on delivering practical and effective solutions. These stories reflect not just legal expertise but a commitment to understanding the unique needs of each business we support.
Meet Our Employment Lawyers
Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years before starting the firm that became slnlaw in 2009. She has been recognized as Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year. She has written a book on employment law: Rules of the Road, What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts, and helped thousands of clients on both the employee and employer side with severance and non compete review and negotiation, wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation disputes, and advice about employment law generally.
Rebecca Rogers: Rebecca is a 2006 graduate of Boston College Law School, and has worked with slnlaw since 2013. She previously worked as an intellectual property litigation attorney for Fish & Richardson in Boston, Massachusetts, and clerked for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Rebecca has helped clients with wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination and retaliation claims, review and negotiation of severance and non compete agreements, and advice to both employees and employers about navigating complex employment situations.
Jenna Ordway: Jenna is a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac Law School, and also earned an LLM in Taxation from Boston University in 2015. She has been affiliated with slnlaw since 2011, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney. Jenna has been recognized since 2019 as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Superlawyers. Jenna has helped clients with review and negotiation of severance and non compete agreements, wage and hour disputes, employment and discrimination claims, and advice to small business owners about employment law and other business matters.
Elijah Bresley: Eli is a 2014 graduate of Seton Hall Law school, and has worked with slnlaw since 2020. He previously worked for a boutique employment law firm outside of Boston, and then for the Labor and Employment department of a large Boston firm. He also spent a year clerking for the judges of the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Eli has helped clients on the employee and employer side with all varieties of employment law issues, including employment discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues, litigation in MCAD and state and federal courts, and advising employers about employment policies and practices.
Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has helped clients with wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation disputes, review and negotiation of severance agreements, and litigation in MCAD and state and federal courts on employment related issues.
How We Can Help
Our team provides strategic legal solutions, crafting custom agreements, navigating terminations, clarifying compliance matters, and aligning businesses with state regulations. Empower your business to thrive with our tailored employment law expertise. You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, or give us a call at 781-784-2322.
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